Open Government
The ACLU of Iowa works with community members and others to assure open government with the greatest transparency possible.
What you need to know
24 hours
The number of hours in advance officials must let the public know about an public meeting.
D+
Iowa's score on a comprehensive assessment of state government accountability and transparency by the Center for Public Integrity in 2015.
We believe a government of, by, and for the people cannot properly function without government transparency.
That’s why the ACLU of Iowa works to protect the ability of Iowans to hold elected officials and government employees accountable by safeguarding protections to participate in government meetings and obtain public records.
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Body Cameras Must Be Used with Strong Policies
ACLU of Iowa Files Open Records Lawsuit Against Gov. Kim Reynolds' Office on Behalf of Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers
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